Holley-Hull Lecture
October 2, 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Various Locations

Join us for the annual Holley-Hull Lecture, featuring renowned New Testament scholar Joshua Jipp, who's research and teaching focus on Luke-Acts and Paul’s letters, and his work explores how Scripture informs faithful Christian living, theology, and society.

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Environmental Law Symposium: Resilient Futures: The Next Era in Land Use Law
October 3, 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Cumberland School of Law, Featheringill Commons

Cumberland School of Law's Continuing Legal Education department, along with the Land Use & Natural Resources Law Center, will host its annual Environmental Law symposium. This year's event is titled "Resilient Futures: The Next Era in Land Use Law."

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Gothic Sculpture in America
October 4, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Brooks Hall, Room 134

During the French Revolution, many Gothic sculptures were damaged, destroyed, or displaced. In the years between the World Wars, surviving works entered international art markets and became prized objects for collectors. In this lecture, Dr. Jennifer Feltman will trace the fascinating stories of these works of art.

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Natural Resource Conservation and R3: New-Age Collaborative Management
October 7, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Propst 109

Isabelle Bracewell will discuss innovative approaches to natural resource conservation through the lens of R3 (Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation) initiatives.

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J. Roderick Davis Lecture
October 9, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Reid Chapel

Samford's Howard College of Arts and Sciences will host the 2025 J. Roderick Davis Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. in Reid Chapel. This year’s featured speaker is Dr. Francis Su, Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College.

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God, Law, & Humans: What’s Law Got to Do with It?
October 23, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Wright Center

Rony Kozman will examine the intersection of early Christianity and the natural law tradition, laying the groundwork for students’ transition to medieval thought. Convo credit approved.

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Novel Treatments for Chronic Pain and Addiction: Cannabis and Psychedelic-like Compounds
October 30, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Propst 109

Dr. Abigail Schwarz will present cutting-edge research exploring the therapeutic potential of cannabis and psychedelic-inspired compounds for the treatment of chronic pain and addiction.

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Public Health Careers: Working to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Communities in Jefferson County
November 11, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Propst 109

Kimberly Todd will share insights into career opportunities in public health, focusing on how the Jefferson County Department of Health addresses pressing challenges to improve community health.

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Green-Spaces and Community Health
November 18, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Propst 109

Dr. Mark Wilson will explore the critical role that green spaces play in supporting community health.

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Arts and Sciences Fall Commencement
December 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Pete Hanna Center

Join Samford University as we celebrate our fall graduates.

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Arts and Sciences Spring Commencement
May 2, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Pete Hanna Center

Join Samford University as we celebrate our spring graduates.

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